Jerome of Pavia

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Jerome
Bishop of Pavia
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Venerated in Roman Catholic Church
Canonized Pre-congregation
Feast 19 July

Jerome of Pavia also known as Gerolamo was Bishop of Pavia, from 778 until his death. [1] He was canonized on 20 December 1888 by Pope Leo XIII (cultus confirmation). The feast is celebrated on 19 July. [2]

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References

  1. St. Jerome of Pavia Catholic Online
  2. "Saint Jerome of Pavia". CatholicSaints.Info. 2013-07-17. Retrieved 2017-08-27.